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GY12 UMV

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,498 mi
Last recorded107,498 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UMV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 98,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 76,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,379 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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GY12 UMV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 52,463 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 UMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 UMV registered?

GY12 UMV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is GY12 UMV safe to buy?

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